Your guide to what's happening in our region this week. If you have an item for this column please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. Deadline is 12 noon on Wednesdays.
THURSDAY
WHAT: Te Wananga o Aotearoa open day
WHEN: 10am-6pm
WHERE: 68 Victoria Ave
DETAILS: For more information phone 3493400.
WHAT: Organ recital by Travis Baker
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Wanganui Collegiate School chapel, Liverpool St
DETAILS: Entry by koha/donation.
WHAT: Theosophy Wanganui presents a talk by Tran-Thi-Kim-Dieu
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Back entrance of the Whanganui Community Arts Centre
DETAILS: Entry by gold coin donation.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Friday night jazz cruise on the PS Waimarie
WHEN: Boarding at 6pm
WHERE: Waimarie Centre, 1A Taupo Quay
DETAILS: $60 per person, see www.waimarie.co.nz for more information.
WHAT: Tour de Science with David Klein
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Ward Observatory, St Hill St
DETAILS: Tickets from www.eventfinda.co.nz
SATURDAY
WHAT: Waimarino Wild Food Challenge
WHEN: 11am-5pm
WHERE: Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club, Seddon St
DETAILS: For more information see localwildfoodchallenge.com.
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders Market
WHEN: 9am-1pm
WHERE: Whanganui downtown riverbank
DETAILS: Up to 100 stalls with a variety of produce.
WHAT: Vintage Weekend - Caboodle
WHEN: 9am-11pm
WHERE: Victoria Ave
DETAILS: Music, dancing, open air market, vintage cars.
WHAT: Vintage Weekend - Food Hop
WHEN: 5pm-9pm
WHERE: Progressive dinner at La Quattro, Big Orange and Mint
DETAILS: Tickets $95 from the Royal Wanganui Opera House.
WHAT: Vintage Weekend - Burlesque Show
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: The Arena, Victoria House, 1A Rutland St
DETAILS: Tickets from www.eventfinda.co.nz.
WHAT: Vintage Weekend - Caboodle Afterparty
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Frank Bar and Eatery, Victoria Ave
DETAILS: Tickets $10 from the Royal Wanganui Opera House.
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week - finale - Great Opera Moments
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Castlecliff Market
WHEN: Noon-4pm
WHERE: Bryce St, Castlecliff
DETAILS: Variety of stalls
WHAT: Coaltown Blues
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Wanganui Repertory Theatre, Ridgway St
DETAILS: Book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.
WHAT: Vintage Weekend - Riverside Market
WHEN: 12 noon-5pm
WHERE: Moutoa Quay riverside
DETAILS: Music, food and vintage goodies.
WHAT: Vintage Weekend - Demise By Chocolate
WHEN: 2.30pm
WHERE: Cleveland Funeral Home, Ingestre St
DETAILS: Tickets $25 at the door.
WHAT: Vintage Weekend - Moonlight Movie Night
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Cooks Gardens
DETAILS: Screening of Forrest Gump - adults $10, children free.
MONDAY
WHAT: Vintage Weekend - Soapbox Derby
WHEN: Starts at 8.30am
WHERE: Drews Ave
DETAILS: For more info contact Mick on 027 442 0378.
WHAT: Garden Amble
WHEN: 10am-4pm
WHERE: Ten gardens in and around Whanganui
DETAILS: Tickets $15 per person, available from Mitre 10 Mega.
TUESDAY
WHAT: Widows Christian Fellowship meeting for coffee, friendship and support
WHEN: Every Tuesday afternoon
WHERE: Prior notice will be given of different meeting places
DETAILS: For more information contact Kay 027 694 7952 or kaywozhere@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Tattletale Saints
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Sarjeant On The Quay, Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Tickets from Sarjeant On The Quay.